UPEND
/ʌpˈɛnd/
5 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of UPEND
To end up; to set on end.
To tip or turn over.
"When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both."
To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.
"The scientific evidence upended the popular myth."
Examples of UPEND in a Sentence
- "When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both."
- "The scientific evidence upended the popular myth."
Word Details
Is UPEND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPEND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UPEND uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UPEND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | e | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPEND
24 words from the letters in UPEND
3-letter words
How to Use UPEND in Word Games
UPEND is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, UPEND is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UPEND to find 24 additional valid words.